Leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) have been kept in captivity for many years. Some think that the leopard gecko was the first domesticated species of lizard.
Their popularity has increased in recent years because of their small size, gentle temperament, and ease of care. They are a relatively long-lived species, with a life expectancy of up to 22 years. The oldest known leopard gecko is 28 years of age.
Physical Description
Most captive leopard geckos retain the color pattern of their wild counterparts: the dorsal body is light to dark yellow with numerous black markings, the ventral body is plain white, and the tail is banded.
The large tail serves as a reserve for fat. Tail autotomy is common in this species., they have small claws that suit their terrestrial lifestyle. They also possess movable eyelids. The average length of a leopard gecko is 8 inches (range of 7 to 10 inches).
Natural Habitat and Diet
Leopard geckos originate from northwest India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, with small populations in Iran and Iraq. The climate in these areas is arid and warm to hot for most of the year, and the geckos' habitat is rocky, with clay-gravel soil below a layer of sand
Leopard geckos are a nocturnal or crepuscular species. In the daytime, they hide under rocks or in burrows that have a higher humidity than the ambient environment. Their natural diet consists of insects and other invertebrates as well as newborn rodents. They have been known to ingest sand as a source of calcium.
Conclusion
Leopard geckos are one of the most popular lizards in captivity today and are commonly seen in the veterinary clinic. It is important that veterinary technicians have a good understanding of their husbandry and nutritional needs so that they can educate clients on proper care to prevent common medical problems associated with poor husbandry and nutrition
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I convinced my friend to adopt a cat for the first time back in December. She's working remotely and living alone so I thought it'd be good for her and her mental health. She picked an older rescue cat, and it just died in her arms this morning. I basically tricked her into getting attached to an animal only to watch it immediately pass away...
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You're right, thank you. I really just get in my own head sometimes with the idea that my own sadness in life is somehow contagious, and that all I do is make other people's lives worse by association.
All things in life are transitory. I'm sure your friend appreciates the time she and her kitty had together, however short it was. She made that cat's last moments beautiful, in a loving and safe home. :heart-sickle:
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It might feel like shit rn but the time spent with kitty is worth a thousand times more than the sorrow that comes from their eventual death. It takes time to get there but your friend will.
I constantly post about missing my dog. But I feel so happy knowing that I gave that old dog an extra few months/years of life just by showing it love. And of course the memories of all his quirks are great—I’m chuckling now at how he once ate my tacos when I went to the kitchen to get more lime. Less than 30 seconds. Wtf
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